Disney offers peek at 'Frozen Fever' short

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Photos:Early glimpses of Disney's 'Frozen Fever'

Disney has released images from its animated short, "Frozen Fever," which hits theaters next month. This one, in which Elsa appears to wake her younger sister, Anna, plays on a similar scene from the beginning of "Frozen."

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Photos:Early glimpses of Disney's 'Frozen Fever'

Elsa, looking notably more relaxed than she did in most of "Frozen," is planning a celebration for Anna's birthday.

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Photos:Early glimpses of Disney's 'Frozen Fever'

From this photo we can deduce that 1. it's summer in Arendelle, 2. Kristoff is pretty handy with a paintbrush, and 3. this won't be a small gathering. Elsa's party planning apparently hits a snag when she develops a cold that affects her magic powers.

Elsa, Anna and Kristoff pose for a portrait. Olaf and Sven the reindeer complete the unorthodox family unit.

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Disney has released five stills from its upcoming short, "Frozen Fever"

Short will be shown in theaters before Disney's "Cinderella," opening March 13

(CNN)Even the most ardent "Frozen" obsessives can watch the movie only so many times before craving new details about the story's next chapter.

And, like snowflakes floating down from the heavens, here they are.

Disney has released five stills from "Frozen Fever," the forthcoming short film that updates its massively popular "Frozen" franchise, along with some fresh details about the seven-minute movie.

Creators of "Frozen Fever" tell USA Today that the film reunites Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff for Anna's birthday, which takes place on the summer solstice in June. Elsa is planning a birthday bash for her devoted younger sister, but things get derailed when Elsa gets a cold, throwing off her magical powers.

Disney posted the new images Monday to its "Frozen" Facebook page, where it had received more than 119,000 likes by Tuesday afternoon. Reaction from Facebook fans was predictably enthusiastic, although some parents grumbled they'd rather see a full-length sequel.